Amosar 100 mg ( Losartan Potassium ) 30 film-coated?tablets

Why it’s used

Amosar Tablet?is used to treat high blood pressure. It is a prescription medicine. This medicine works by?preventing?the activity of certain natural substances that tighten the blood vessels. This medicine helps by making blood flowing smoothly and the heart to pump more effectively. Amosar is also used to reduce the risk of?stroke?in high blood pressure patients with an enlarged heart. It is also used to treat kidney damage due to?diabetes.

Amosar Tablet may also be taken in combination with other medicines to treat certain conditions as recommended by the doctor. Amosar Tablet is used together with?Hydrochlorothiazide?to reduce the risk of?stroke?in high blood pressure patients with an enlarged heart.

Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker

Amosar?belongs to a class of medicines called?Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker. Angiotensin II receptor blockers are used for the treatment of high blood pressure and heart failure. These medicines act by relaxing the blood vessels and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood.

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How to use

Follow directions on the product label, information guide, and provided by your doctor before using?Amosar. Consume this?medicine?as per your doctor’s instructions.

You should track your blood pressure levels regularly. Discuss your results with the doctor, especially if your blood pressure measurements are too high or too low. Your treatment may need changes.

Amosar?is consumed with or without food. If a child is unable to swallow a tablet, a liquid form (suspension) is given after consultation with the pharmacist or doctor.

Typical Dosage

The typical adult dose of Amosar is 50 mg once daily as usual starting dose which can be increased to 100 mg according to the patient’s blood pressure response to the medicine. The typical dose for children is 0.7 mg/kg or 0.3 mg/lb once daily (up to 50 mg). The maximum dose for adults of?Amosar?is 100 mg once daily per day. Amosar is typically used at the same time every day. There are no known habit-forming tendencies with this medicine.

Amosar is to be used for longer periods of time. Use of Amosar may be prescribed for the long-term to control the high blood pressure conditions. You should continue to use this medicine as directed by the doctor even if you feel well.

If using the liquid form of this?medicine, measure the dose using the provided measuring cup, spoon, or dropper. Before pouring the medicine into the measuring device, you should check the measurement markings carefully. Then, pour the dose amount into the device. After use, clean and store the measuring device in a safe place for your next use. You should not use a tablespoon or teaspoon as the dose measuring devices since it can result in an incorrect dose. If indicated on the product package, shake the?medicine?before use.

Talk to Your Doctor

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens or if you develop new symptoms. Talk to your doctor if swelling of the face, swelling of the lips, swelling of the throat, swelling of the tongue, low blood pressure, weight gain, swelling in feet, swelling in the hands, and swelling in the ankles. If you have issues with the health of your liver, The starting dose of 25 mg once daily is recommended in patients with abnormal liver function. Consult with your doctor before stopping the use of Amosar Tablet.

To see the impact of Amosar Tablet on the body, your doctor may recommend a lower initial dose. Please follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

Use in Children

If you are giving?Amosar Tablet?to a child, be sure to use a product that is meant for use in children. Before giving this medicine, use the child’s weight or age to find the right dose from the leaflet or product package. You can also read the?dosage section?of this page to know the correct dose for your child. Else, consult with your doctor and follow their recommendation.

Storage

Store?Amosar Tablet?at 15?C to 30?C (59?F to 86?F), away from moisture, and away from light. Keep this?medicine?away from children and?pets.

Medicines may be given for uses other than those listed in the medicine guide. Do not use?Amosar Tablet?for symptoms for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Amosar Tablet to others who may have similar symptoms as you. Self-medication can cause harm.

How to take Amosar

Your dose and how often you take?Amosar?will depend on the following factors:

age
weight
patient’s health
the health of the patient’s?kidneys
medicines recommended by the doctor
any other medicines being used
herbal supplements in use
response to the?medicine

Amosar?Dosage

Dosage for?high blood pressure

Adult

Recommended: 50-100 mg once daily as per patient’s response to medicine
Initial: 50 mg once daily
Maximum: 100 mg once daily in morning

Children (children more than 6 years)

Initial: 0.7 mg/kg (0.3 mg/lb) once daily
Maximum: 50 mg once daily

Children (children (weight greater than 20 kg or 44.1 lb and less than 50 kg or 110.2 lb))

Recommended: 25 mg once daily
Maximum: 50 mg once daily

Children (children (weight more than 50 kg or 110.2 lb))

Recommended: 50 mg once daily
Maximum: 100 mg once daily

Dosage for?high bp with enlarged heart

Adult

Recommended: 50-100 mg once daily depending upon the patient’s response to medicine
Initial: 50 mg once daily
Maximum: 100 mg once daily

Dosage for?high bp with protein in urine

Adult

Recommended: 50-100 mg once daily based on the patient’s blood pressure conditions
Initial: 50 mg once daily
Maximum: 100 mg once daily

Dosage for?diabetic patients with kidney disease

Adult

Recommended: 50-100 mg once daily based on the patient’s blood pressure conditions
Initial: 50 mg once daily
Maximum: 100 mg once daily

Dosage for?patients with loss of blood volume

Adult

Initial: 25 mg once daily

Minimum Age

6 years

Dosage calculation for children

To calculate the dosage for children please use the?weight based dose calculator?to calculate the appropriate dosage as per the weight of your child.

Forms

Tablet

Strength:?25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg

Suspension

Strength:?2.5 mg/mL

Tablet, film coated

Strength:?25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not take a second dose to make up for the dose that you may have missed. Just continue with the next dose.

Overdose

What to do if you overdose on Amosar?

If you have taken more than the recommended dose of Amosar and symptoms like low blood pressure occur, treat the symptoms and provide supportive measures. The toxic effect can be reduced by taking activated?charcoal. Activated Charcoal is a form of carbon that has small, low-volume pores. These pores help trap chemicals as in the case of?poisoning.

Symptoms of an overdose of Amosar

If you use too much of this medicine, it could lead to dangerous levels of the medicine in your body. In such cases, symptoms of an overdose may include:

increase in the heart rate
low blood pressure
slow heart rate

If you think you have overdosed on Amosar Tablet, call a poison control center immediately. You can look up the poison control center information from the?Poison Center Finder?at TabletWise.com.

Precautions while using Amosar

Before you use?Amosar, tell your doctor of your medical and health history including the following:

diabetes
heart failure
kidney problems
liver?problems
severe conditions of vomiting
severe diarrhea

Before you use?Amosar, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it or its ingredients. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine and update your medical records to record this information.

The use of Amosar Tablet may change blood urea nitrogen. A minor increase in blood urea nitrogen level has been seen in patients while using this medicine.

The use of this medicine may change electrolyte level.

The use of Amosar Tablet may change blood pressure.

The use of this medicine may change red blood cells count (hemoglobin) and the ratio of the volume of red blood cells to the total volume of blood (hematocrit). A small decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit value has been reported in patients while using this medicine.

The use of this medicine may change blood?creatinine?levels. A minor increase in blood creatinine level has been reported in patients while using this medicine.

Use when Pregnant

Amosar is not safe for use in women who are?pregnant. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you should discuss the impact on the fetus with your doctor before you start using this medicine. The use of this medicine in pregnant women can cause injury to the developing fetus and is possibly fatal to the unborn baby.

If Breastfeeding

Amosar Tablet is not safe for use in women who are?breastfeeding. If you are?breastfeeding, discuss with your doctor if you should either discontinue breastfeeding, or stop using this medicine during this period. It is unknown that if this medicine may pass into breast milk or not.

If trying to Conceive

Consult with your doctor on the use of Amosar, if you are trying to conceive.

Dizziness

Amosar can make you feel sleepy. Be careful, especially while driving, while using heavy machinery, or when doing any activity that needs you to be completely alert. The consumption of?alcohol?with Amosar can worsen the sleepiness.

Increase in Risk

This medicine may increase your sensitivity to sunlight and make you prone to?sunburn. If this happens, limit your time outdoors to prevent sunburn. Use a sunscreen and cover your skin.

Amosar Side-effects

The following side-effects may commonly occur when using?Amosar Tablet. If any of these side-effects worsen or last for a long time, you should consult with your doctor:

back pain
chest pain
cold
diarrhea
dizziness
fatigue
high blood?potassium
kidney failure
lack of energy
low blood pressure
low blood sugar
nasal congestion
reduced number of red blood cells
stuffy nose
tiredness
upper respiratory infection
vertigo

Rarely, the use of Amosar Tablet may cause the following side-effects:

abnormal sensation
cough
erectile dysfunction
fainting
feeling discomfort
flu-like symptoms
headache
hives
joint pain
muscle?pain
nausea
palpitations
ringing in the ears
severe skin?itching
stomach?pain
taste disturbances

The following severe side-effects may also occur when using?Amosar Tablet:

Blood disorders

Symptoms:?low levels of thrombocytes

Metabolic and?nutrition?disorders

Symptoms:?low?sodium?level in the blood

Skin disorders

Symptoms:?increased sensitivity to light

Stomach and intestinal disorders

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